About Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School:
Leaders In Our Neighborhood (LION) Charter School’s mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, and in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life.
We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person’s life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character. With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement.
Summary:
LION Charter School seeks a passionate and dedicated Middle School Reading Intervention Specialist to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide targeted support and intervention to middle school students in the areas of reading comprehension, fluency, and literacy skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in literacy instruction, experience working with diverse student populations, and a commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
This role reports directly to the Middle School principal.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments to identify students in need of reading intervention and determine their specific areas of difficulty.
- Develop individualized intervention plans for students based on assessment data and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Implement evidence-based instructional strategies to improve students' reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills.
- Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to students in need of additional support, both in and out of the classroom.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate interventions and support services for students.
- Monitor and track students' progress toward literacy goals, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure growth and success.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding students' progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Stay current on research and best practices in reading instruction and intervention, attending professional development opportunities as needed.
Qualifications:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative educator with a strong background in literacy and an exceptional record of student achievement. Certification in literacy is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Master’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience working as a reading interventionist or literacy coach, with a strong understanding of the vertical alignment of skills required in the science of reading.
- Strong understanding of literacy development and evidence-based reading instruction.
- Ability to administer and interpret reading assessments to inform instructional planning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping struggling readers succeed.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and respond to changing circumstances.
- Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching practices.
- A deep commitment to family-based character education
- Proven success in student achievement in standardized tests and academics
- An understanding and extensive experience with data-driven and standards-based instruction
- A successful background of training of teachers and developing professional development plans
- The ability to build successful partnerships with students, staff, parents and the community
- The skill and ability to inspire and facilitate continuous educational advancement and leadership development
- A minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience, with experience as SPED or ENL or ELA teacher preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bronx, NY 10474 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10474: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person